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VinFast advances ecosystem strategy in Philippines’ EV catch-up
With nearly 19,000 electric vehicles sold in 2024, the Philippines is looking to catch up in Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle (EV) race as ecosystem players like VinFast work to overcome hurdles around charging access, maintenance, and affordability.
NVIDIA to resume H20 sales to China, announces new, fully compliant GPU for China
Huang also provided an update to customers, noting that NVIDIA is filing applications to sell the NVIDIA H20 GPU again. The US government has assured NVIDIA that licenses will be granted, and NVIDIA hopes to start deliveries soon. Finally, Huang announced a new, fully compliant NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU that “is ideal for digital twin AI for smart factories and…
Analysts stay cautious on Malaysia’s technology sector amid headwinds
Analysts have remained cautious on Malaysia's technology sector outlook, as they believe the sector's earnings revisions are still skewed to the downside amid several headwinds.
CMC approves over $250M investment to build data center in Vietnam
The Management Board of the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) has officially approved CMC Corporation's investment in the CMC Hyperscale Data Center project, with a total capital of over $250 million.
Singapore and China reaffirm commitment to advance cooperation in green and transition finance
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the People’s Bank of China (PBC) reaffirmed their commitment to advance cooperation in green and transition finance between Singapore and China at the 3rd Singapore-China Green Finance Taskforce (GFTF) meeting on last Thursday.
Danantara Indonesia undertakes several international collaborations to reform global assets and investment standards
Throughout the first half of 2025, Danantara Indonesia has strengthened its role in the global investment landscape by establishing various investment partnerships with several leading sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), including the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Future Fund Australia, and China Investment Corporation (CIC).
Meta Bright inks deal with ChargeHere to accelerate energy business development in Malaysia
Malaysia-listed diversified energy conglomerate Meta Bright Group Berhad announced that its 100 percent-owned subsidiary Meta Bright Energy Sdn Bhd (MBE) has formalized a strategic joint venture with ChargeHere EV Solution Sdn. Bhd., an electric vehicle (EV) charging point operator, to accelerate energy business development in Malaysia.
Malaysia imposes control on US high-performance AI chips
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) announced Monday that effective immediately, all exports, transships and transits of high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips of US origin are subject to a Strategic Trade Permit.
NVIDIA expands sovereign AI footprint in Indonesia
The Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (Komdigi) has officially anchored the establishment of Indonesia’s AI Center of Excellence — a national initiative aimed at accelerating the country’s AI competitiveness through a strategic collaboration with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat), Cisco, and NVIDIA.
Malaysia launches hybrid hydro floating solar and green hydrogen hub in Terengganu
Malaysia has reached a major milestone in its energy transition roadmap with the launch of the hybrid hydro floating solar (HHFS) and green hydrogen hub in Terengganu on last Saturday.
